'It came from Japan' will return to TGE this year, showcasing the best Japanese talent including Motocompo and Leveload.

As another 'extra' to the events of The Great Escape Festival Artrocker hosts a special Free Entry daytime gig to focus on the newest unsigned bands or those not featured by the official Festival gigs including Die Die Die, Popular Workshop, Ratt.Att.Agg, BIB and Bolt Action 5.

T-MOBILE STREET GIGS

Brighton is about to experience a bumper helping of secret gigs throughout the festival. A special text information service has been set up to keep all festival goers up to date with what is going on across the three days and is also one of the best ways to find out where and when the secret T-Mobile Street Gigs are taking place. Text the word 'STREET' to 07951 444 444 to register.